Full Time, Fixed Term – 6 months - Early Intervention Services Division (with possibility of extension)
About the role
The Library currently has a fixed term opportunity for a Library Technician.
The Library provides a range of services to support LAWA staff, including the provision of a research service regarding caselaw and legislation for legal staff, current awareness services and email alerts, access to legal resources both paper and electronic, and training to assist staff to use the Library’s legal online resources.
About you
We are seeking candidates who have good communication skills; competent computer skills and experience using databases, with an attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
The Library Technician will work with the Librarian to assist with the provision of reference queries, current awareness services, legislation services and collection maintenance.
About us and what we can offer you
We offer a strong team working environment, the satisfaction of adding value to the community, and a range of benefits in line with business requirements, which may include professional development opportunities, flexible working and leave arrangements and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Legal Aid WA is an independent statutory authority funded by the State Government and Commonwealth Governments. We provide services to over 100,000 clients each year in the areas of criminal, family and civil law across Western Australia.
Legal Aid WA is a provider of customer centred services and fosters a culture of inclusion. We appreciate differing viewpoints and cultural diversity and value all perspectives as we strive for excellent customer service through process improvements and innovation.
Please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au to find out more about us.
Further Information
Download the documents attached for more information about applying for the role.
If you would like to talk to someone about the job, please contact Deanne Barrett, Librarian, on (08) 9261 6268 or email deanne.barrett@legalaid.wa.gov.au.
Assessment
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides an overview of the role, along with the selection criteria against which you will be assessed throughout the selection process. Alignment with Legal Aid’s values will also be considered in the panel’s assessment of candidates. Please take time to familiarise yourself with the role prior to applying.
Application Instructions
Applications are made online. In addition to the questions being asked in the online application, you should also submit:
- A comprehensive CV (max. 5 pages) that showcases your talents and key achievements relevant to the role; and
- A cover letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant experience and demonstrating your ability to meet the job requirements, focusing mainly on the criteria highlighted in the relevant JDF (refer to attachments). Tip - written communication skills will also be assessed at the application stage so be sensible with font and margin sizes.
Qualifications and minimum experience required for the role will also be assessed by the panel at application stage.
Click the “Apply for Job” button at bottom of this page to submit your application. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED VIA www.jobs.wa.gov.au.
Please allow enough time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
Failure to submit the required information may result in the selection panel being unable to fully assess your application.
If you are experiencing any technical difficulties submitting your application online, contact Regina Tatchley on (08) 9261 6496 and quote recruitment ID LA22258.
Substantive Equality
Legal Aid Western Australia is an equal opportunity employer, we recognise the value that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the workforce. We are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes through the recruitment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disability.
As a measure to achieve equality, sections 51 and 66R of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 apply to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and/or people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply and to indicate within their application to which diversity group they belong.
Other Conditions
This selection process may also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout our organisation. Alternatively, should the successful candidate decline or vacate the advertised position, the next most suitable candidate may be selected from this process. Both options remain valid for a period of six (6) months (unless otherwise stated) from the completion date of the initial selection process. Should no suitable candidate be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further candidates beyond the closing date.
Appointment to all positions at Legal Aid WA is subject to a satisfactory national criminal history check, integrity and conflict checks and 100-point identification check.
ATTACHMENTS:
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guidelines for job applicants 2021.pdf
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la22258 library technician jdf .pdf
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WORK TYPE:
Fixed Term - Full Time
LOCATION:
Perth
CLOSING DATE:
2022-06-19 5:00 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD)
